Verse Comparison: Matthew 5:37
American Standard Version
But let your speech be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: and whatsoever is more than these is of the evil `one'.
Amplified® Bible
Let your Yes be simply Yes, and your No be simply No; anything more than that comes from the evil one.
Contemporary English Version
When you make a promise, say only "Yes" or "No." Anything else comes from the devil.
Darby English Version
But let your word be Yea, yea; Nay, nay; but what is more than these is from evil.
Good News Bible
Just say 'Yes' or 'No'---anything else you say comes from the Evil One.
International Standard Version
Instead, let your word be 'Yes' for 'Yes' and 'No' for 'No.' Anything more than that comes from the evil one."
King James Version
But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
New American Standard Bible
"But let your statement be, `Yes, yes' {or} `No, no'; anything beyond these is of evil.
New International Version
Simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No'; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.
New King James Version
But let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No.' For whatever is more than these is from the evil one.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"But let your statement consist of, 'Yes, yes' or 'No, no'; anything beyond these derives from an evil intent.
Revised Standard Version
Let what you say be simply 'Yes' or 'No'; anything more than this comes from evil.
Young's Literal Translation
but let your word be, Yes, Yes, No, No, and that which is more than these is of the evil.